WHAT IS CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE? Congenital Heart Disease meets SSA’s listing 4.06. The term “congenital” means that it occurs at the time of birth. Congenital heart defects are one of the most common types of birth defects. However, not all heart defects are disabling, because medical treatment may fix the symptoms. If you have... Read More » The post CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE AND LISTING 4.06 appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

Attorney fees may be on your mind if you need to apply for SSD benefits. The SSA controls the amount of the attorney fee in SSD cases. You only pay an attorney fee if you win your case and it comes out of your back benefit. The post ATTORNEY FEES IN DISABILITY CASES appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR CONVERSION DISORDER Conversion disorder is a mental condition in which people experience neurological symptoms, but doctors cannot find the reason for the symptoms. The symptoms often present as physical problems. For example, you could have issues with motor function, sensory perception, or even seizures. The term “conversion” is used to... Read More » The post CONVERSION DISORDER appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

WHAT IS THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM? Changes in SSI benefits are happening in 2024. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are disabled and who have limited income and resources. SSI is a needs based program. This means you are only eligible for SSI... Read More » The post SSI BENEFIT CHANGES IN 2024 appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can help you if you need time off work for disability or caregiving reasons. The point of FMLA is to provide unpaid leave for workers facing medical conditions. It also helps you care for a family member with a serious medical condition and deal with matters like... Read More » The post HOW TO QUALIFY FOR FMLA WITH A DISABILITY appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

IF YOU HAVE MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS SEEK HELP TO APPLY FOR SSD BENEFITS Apply for SSD benefits with our law firm, Cannon Disability Law. We can help you apply for benefits. Because, the SSA’s application process is difficult to understand on your own. The SSA requires you to complete an application form, submit medical records,... Read More » The post APPLY FOR SSD BENEFITS WITH CANNON DISABILITY appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

WHAT IS SYRINGOMYELIA?  Syringomyelia is a neurological condition where cysts that are filled with fluid form within the spinal cord. As the cysts grow they can damage the spinal cord. They can also damage the nerve fibers that carry  impulses between your brain and your body. If you have syringomyelia, then you may find... Read More » The post SYRINGOMYELIA & DISABILITY BENEFITS appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

WILL THE SSA SEND YOU TO A PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM? A psychological exam tells the SSA what they need to know about your mental health. Since your mental health can impact your ability to work, the SSA may send you to a psychological examination. The SSA calls the psychological exam a Consultative Exam. If you... Read More » The post HOW TO PREPARE FOR SSA’S PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

SSA’S SEQUENTIAL EVALUATION IS A FIVE STEP PROCESS The SSA has a five step review process they use to see if you qualify for SSDI and SSI benefits. Each step involves a question. And, the answer helps the SSA know what to do with your claim. Depending on the answer to the question, the... Read More » The post STEP FIVE: THE BURDEN OF PROOF SHIFTS TO THE SSA appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more

Did you know that Veterans who are 100% service-connected qualify for expedited review with the Social Security Administration? This means that if you apply for Social Security Disability, you may not have to wait so long for a decision. Because you are a Veteran, the SSA is giving your case faster processing. However, you... Read More » The post DISABLED VETERANS QUALIFY FOR SSA EXPEDITED REVIEW appeared first on Cannon Disability Law ..read more